Safety and efficacy of therapeutic taping in primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
E M I A Bandara, W N I Kularathne, K Brain...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35504906Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 25Years
FEMALE
ID06761755
Combined Effects of Kinesiology Taping and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Pain, Anxiety and Body Awareness in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-01-07
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the combined effects of kinesiology taping and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on pain, anxiety, and body awareness in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. The study addresses a gap in previous research by investigating these interventions together to provide evidence that could help healthcare providers make informed decisions about treating menstrual pain with these methods. The focus is on enhancing overall well-being and functional capacity, not just symptom relief. Participants are divided into two groups. Group A receives kinesiology taping on the lower abdomen and back for 1 to 3 days, along with progressive muscle relaxation for 10 to 20 minutes, plus a baseline hot pack treatment twice daily starting at menstruation. Group B receives kinesiology taping and the hot pack without the relaxation technique for 1 to 3 days. The total treatment duration for both groups is six weeks. During the study, participants will be assessed using a numerical pain rating scale, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and a body awareness questionnaire on the first day. Researchers will also collect data with the WaLLID questionnaire. These evaluations will help measure pain, anxiety, and body awareness changes related to the treatments. The study is randomized and runs until February 2025, with participants monitored throughout the treatment period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Taping and PMR Effects in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 25Years
FEMALE
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 18-25 years
- Unmarried female
- Taking 4 or more points on Visual Analog Scale during menstrual cycle
- Had moderate menstrual pain as measured by WaLLID score
You will not qualify if you...
- Complaints of low back pain due to any other pathology
- Any skin infection, sensitive skin, or allergy to kinesiology tape
- PCOD, uterine or ovarian tumor
- Acute or chronic pelvic pathology like PID or endometriosis
- Spinal pathology and deformity
- Endometrial polyp or pelvic infection
- Using an intrauterine device
- Having venous congestion in internal genital organs
- Taking analgesics
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 1 to 3 days
Participants receive kinesiology taping on the lower abdomen (and back for Group A) combined with hot pack therapy starting at menstruation. Group A also practices progressive muscle relaxation for 10-20 minutes. Treatment lasts 1 to 3 days during menstruation.
1 to 3 visits during menstruation
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Ghurki hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
I
imran NA amjad, PhD
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Iqra Abdul ghafoor, PPDPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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